Aaron Thomas
Taylors,SC
Summary
Bible teaching and curriculum creation has been my life and passion since I left the Air Force and God grabbed my heart and my mind for His glory. I thrive in an environment of creativity and purpose especially as it relates to making tools and curriculum that will help develop a Biblical Christian Worldview in students and help them to know Jesus and God's word in a real and personal way. I have loved teaching and writing for the past 25 years and seen amazing results and growth in the lives of my students and coworkers. Now I believe God has called me specifically towards writing and creating curriculum full time. It brings Him great glory and it brings me great pleasure to use my gifts (natural and spiritual) for Him.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Spiritual Formation Director & Biblical Worldview
Mitchell Road Christian Academy
08.1999 - Current
- Authored and edited Bible Curriculum for the school from 1st - 8th grades.
- Directed and led spiritual formation for Mitchell Road Christian Academy involving professional development for teachers and staff regarding Biblical Worldview instruction.
- Taught 7th and 8th grade Bible classes for 25 years including teaching all the way through the scriptural narrative and creating the 8th grade worldview curriculum titled The Worldview Garage.
- Trained Bible teachers on how to created and use Bible lesson plans starting with scripture.
- Created websites with Biblical content and resources used by Bible teachers from 1st - 8th grades.
- Created digital Bible content knowledge assessments with video that evaluate student knowledge and understanding of the Bible starting at 1st grade.
- Wrote and vetted Biblical Worldview Standards for the school requiring full teacher participation, including assessment questions for formal and summative evaluation.
- Worked with classroom teachers to gain insight about effective Bible curriculum at developmental levels to fine tune curriculum.
- Met and worked with lead administrative staff, headmaster, and principal to produce continual school improvement plans and working through accomplishing those goals.
- Developed and led the school in Spiritual formation themes that guided all chapel topics and speakers including a new way for students to learn to take effective notes in chapel and reflect on the scripture presented.
- Created school retreats for students and facility to get away from the day to day school life and be spiritually taught and encouraged through God's word as well as have fun and play games.
- Worked with students in smaller groups to understand the application of God's word directing them towards truth and a Biblical Worldview.
- Worked in teams with teachers to help begin the Biblical Worldview Standards and Assessment for Christian character and the fruits of the Spirit.
Unit Director for Christian Camp
Sandy Cove Ministries
06.1995 - 08.1998
- Managed counselors and campers in a 6 day 24 hour Christian evangelistic camp.
- Planned and managed games and activities for campers.
- Planned and taught Bible based chapels twice a week.
- Worked with the lead team and director of the camp to assess and plan.
Firefighter
US Air Force
09.1990 - 09.1994
- Graduated basic training with honors from San Antonio, TX
- Graduated with honors from Chanute Air Force Base in Fire Rescue and First Aid.
- Received 8 different licenses for structural and aircraft fire trucks.
- Worked as a firefighter, firetruck driver, and trainer at McGuire Air Force Base New Jersey until honorably discharged in 1994.
Education
Master of Science - Bible Teaching & Education: Curriculum/Instruction
Columbia International University
Columbia, SC08.2005
Bachelor of Science - Bible Teaching With Bible Minor
Columbia International University
Columbia, SC05.1999
Skills
- Curriculum Writing
- Teamwork trained and enabled
- Theological Study
- Biblical Worldview Instruction & Apologetics
- Teaching at the secondary level
- Professional Development for Teachers
- Website Development
- Video creation and editing expertise
- Office software proficient
- Photo shop expertise
- Apple and Windows proficient
- Drawing and painting uses all mediums
Accomplishments
- Wrote, tested, and vetted new Bible Curriculum
- Grew from just a Bible teacher to the Spiritual Formation Director at the school
- Supervised and trained many Bible teachers for different grades.
- Developed a Bible teaching team for our school that focused on teaching God's word with excellence and as a priority and not just a side subject for teachers already teaching many other classes.
Certification
- ACSI Lifetime Certification
- Certified as a secondary teacher in North Carolina directly out of college.
- Bachelor's Degree in Bible Teaching
- Master's Degree in Education with certification in curriculum and instruction.
Forging and Blacksmithing
3 years ago I decided to find a hobby that both my son and i enjoyed and could work on together. We both loved forging and making tools and knives. Since then we have advanced in forging, grinding, and sharpening.
Timeline
Spiritual Formation Director & Biblical Worldview
Mitchell Road Christian Academy
08.1999 - Current
Unit Director for Christian Camp
Sandy Cove Ministries
06.1995 - 08.1998
Firefighter
US Air Force
09.1990 - 09.1994
Master of Science - Bible Teaching & Education: Curriculum/Instruction
Columbia International University
Bachelor of Science - Bible Teaching With Bible Minor
Columbia International University
- ACSI Lifetime Certification
- Certified as a secondary teacher in North Carolina directly out of college.
- Bachelor's Degree in Bible Teaching
- Master's Degree in Education with certification in curriculum and instruction.
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